Day 20: Jonah Ornament:Whale

Bible Story: The Jesus Storybook Bible pages: 160-169 The story of Jonah is a great Bible illustration about the meaning of sin & repentance. Despite all his blessings, Jonah refused to follow the mission God had given. God still loved this reluctant prophet and worked to bring him back to a right relationship. When teaching kids this can be a great way to approach the Gospel story. We are all like Jonah and need Gods love & patience as we learn to obey. Because of Jesus and the cross, we can be forgiven and welcomed back. (From: ministry-to-children.com) Ann Voscamps lesson is a great resource for older children and adults!

Hide it in your Heart: Where can I go from your Spirit? (Psalm 139:7) Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.

Snack Idea: Cheese whale snacks (similar to goldfish) Fish Bowls Directions: Tint some cream cheese light blue. Let the children spread the icing on Ritz crackers and stick on a few goldfish crackers. Serve some "ocean water" (blue Kool-Aid.)

Activities: stuffed paper whale: http://www.dltk-kids.com/animals/mbagwhale.htm finger paint whale: http://www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/miscellaneous/fingerprint_whale.htm Story Time: Veggie Tales Video: Jonah Retell the story together, and then watch this: http://ministry-to-children.com/better-bible-storytelling/ Praise Music: In the Belly of a Whale: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH5NEDzv-os